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Newspaper
Carey Times
Location
Carey, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1940
Page
1
Carey lags on the American Red Cross emergency appeal with only 150 of 2500 raised. Local efforts include 50 from the Chest while individuals contribute, and a daily posted list at Peoples Bank tracks donors. Citizens urged to donate at the bank, library, or via local ministers to help war-torn civilians.
Justus lodge No 393 Knights of Pythias met Tuesday with good attendance. Memorial services are planned for Tuesday June 18 at 8 pm at Castle Hall corner South and Patterson. Public invited. Pythian Sisters committee to assemble at Castle Wall Thursday at 8 pm to arrange program. June 25 regular meeting for officer nominations and elections at 8 pm. R F Wright.
The Carey schools band under William Holloway will perform in Carey on Wednesday evening June 19 with selections including God Bless America and Vienna Dreams. The notice also states A and Y Railway Co filed with the Public Utilities Commission to abandon stock pens in Carey yards at the north edge of town. Objections should be filed to keep the pens open. repairs are estimated at about 50l.
At the regular Knights of Columbus meeting Grand Knight R M Lonsway declined a second term. New officers named include J A Vaughn as Grand Knight and William Myers as deputy grand knight. A Carey team will confer the first degree on a Kenton class Friday June 21. The second and third degrees will be shown in Kenton Sunday June 23 for a district class.
Jack S. DeWitt of Indianapolis graduated from the U S Military Academy at West Point on June 11. He earned an Air Corps detail after signaling duty and is the son of Mrs. Lillie DeWitt. DeWitt attended Carey schools, New Castle High School, and Hanover College before West Point. His appointment came from Congressman Gray of Indiana. Mrs. DeWitt, her Robert and Margaret traveled to West Point for the exercises.
In the Carew Methodist church the Ladies Aid and Woman's Missionary societies merge into the Woman's Society of Christian Service. A joint session will meet in the church parlors at 2 00 Wednesday afternoon June 19 to explain the new constitution and include all women of the church.
Mr and Mrs Arthur L Phillips announce the forthcoming marriage of their daughter Miss Elzabeth to Robert E Evenbeck, son of Mr and Mrs R Evenbeck. The ceremony is set for 2:30 pm Sunday, June 16, at the West Independence United Brethren Church. The Phillips family formerly lived near Carey.
The Wesleyan Guild of the Methodist Sunday school will have a picnic at Elm Hills on Monday June 17. Supper is set for 6 30. Members attending should meet at the public library. Entertaining committee members include Mrs Ray Tracy Mrs William Cole and Mrs Vernon Huston.
Mr and Mrs H L Wenner and daughter Janis along with Leonard Nye attended the Miami University Oxford commencement exercises. Jean Wenner and Pauline Newcomer were among graduates. Wenner completed dietetics and Newcomer secretarial training. Wenner will work for Mills restaurants in Cincinnati and Newcomer for Procter & Gamble. Newcomer is Aletha Newcomer’s daughter.
The 22nd Dibie Phillips reunion meets at Harrison Smith Park with Adam Koehler as president and Walter Roynon as secretary. The Kear Mullholland reunion also gathers at Wyandot County Fairgrounds in Upper Sandusky with a large attendance hoped for.
On Sunday June 16 St Josephs and St Patricks parishes of Galton and St Josephs Crestline join in services at Our Lady of Consolation Shrine at 2 30 pm. Parish priests Augustine Schreiner William Kelloran and Francis A Slattery accompany the procession.
Mrs. Hugh Hayman of E Brown Avenue Carey severed her hand while attempting to open a can of grape fruit juice. A physician treated the injury.
A pre school conference for Carey is set for June 14 under Wyandot County General Health District. Mothers of future first graders are urged to bring children to Col Crawford school for eye ear weight and doctor exam. Mrs Perry McDaniel chairs the Carey committee with several assistants named for forenoon and afternoon duties.
The Carey W C T U met with Mrs George Shuman Friday afternoon. Opening hymn Lead On O King, devotions by Mrs George Crider. Rev W W Weiser and Rev B L Lee spoke on social conditions and the price of something for nothing. Discussion covered gambling harms and organized influences. Meeting adjourned with benediction and refreshments served.
Rev Paul R Clouser notes strong turnout for an 8:00 a m service started two weeks ago at Christ Tilleran Church. Other churches have begun similar fly services gaining publicity. The aim is to give another option for worship for those unable to attend the 10:30 service, with the early service continuing through summer while the 10:30 service remains unchanged.
On February 25 1934, S H Krebs then mayor of Carey officiated at the marriage of George Lear, an employee of Silverstein Iron and Metal Co, and Mrs Thelma D Wise of Findlay. The ceremony was held at Krebs' home with Mr and Mrs Joe Q Silverstein and the bride's mother as witnesses.
Rev. Ralph Uramar OMC, previously at St Benedict's Terre Haute since ordination four years ago, is assigned to Our Lady of Consolation parish. Rev. Robert Bayer OMC, who has been assistant at Shanv the past year, is transferred to Our Lady of Carey Seminary.
Miss Elsie Howard of Findlay and Carey was elected president of the Findlay Business College Alumni association at the annual banquet held Saturday June 1. Miss Howard works in the National Lime and Stone company offices at Findlay.
Preparations for the 8 week summer recreation period run June 17 to August 9. Cloyce Wentling leads the project with Mr. Jefferson’s department after re building clay tennis courts. Activities include softball baseball soccer tennis archery six man football and crafts for grades 4 5 and 6 with daily and weekly schedules announced.
Miss Carolyn Donelson of Frederick street will marry Gordon Dasher son of Mr and Mrs Charles Dasher of Van Wert in Christ Lutheran Church Sunday afternoon at 400 oclock Rev Paul R Clouser officiates. Attendants include Miss Josean Donelson and Robert Mc Daniel. A reception follows at the bride’s grandmother Mrs F A Miller home. Dasher previously managed Carey Auto Supply here and now sells for Montgomery Ward at Van Wert.
In the yard of V A Miller at High and South streets a rare rhododendron blooms, about one line high with a 4 foot spread. The plant stands feet tall, leaves stay green year round, and the bloom is deep pink about three inches wide.
The C IC class of Memorial Evangelical Sunday School will hold a three n dinner Friday evening June 14 at the home of Mr Roy Walter east of Carey. Members desiring to go meet at Miss Betty Stroup's home at 6 30. Bring your own table service.
Local business solicited to raise funds to send Carey fire department representatives to the Northwestern Ohio Volunteer Firemen's association convention in Bryan on Wednesday June 19.
The Young Ladies Sodality plans an annual outing at Cedar Point on Sunday June 16. Members seeking reservations should call Miss Ida Ruffing by the evening of Sunday June 9.
A Children's Day program at St Paul’s Evangelical Church near Vaulue on Sunday evening June 16 featured acts by Martha Presler Rev Reiff Norma Jean Walters Joyce Luman Marilyn Beck Norman Lee Robert Baker Ralph Pratt Joan Shuck Joy Bell Marlene Lee Doris Jean Bayless Norman Lee Margaret Wohlga muth Orvetta Searfoss Marcella Reiff Robert Lee Ralph Pratt Billy Wohlgamuth Rev Reiff family Garden Rainbow Wayne Searfoss Reva Baughman Nina Wohlgamuth Grace Lyman and other participants with a series of recitations solos duets and music concluding with benediction.
Mr and Mrs J F Baker and their son John with Mrs S A Chesebrough attended the Ohio State University commencement in Columbus. Robert Cassidy, son in law of the Bakers, received a medical degree and will intern at White Cross Hospital. Mrs Cassidy, former Carolyn Baker, is grand daughter of Mrs Chesebrough and works as assistant superintendent at Children’s Hospital. Mrs Chesebrough did not return home but accompanied grandson Lyman Baker to London where she is a guest.
Miss Rose Feck of Dayton daughter of Mr and Mrs John Feck will marry Elvin Gruss of New Riegel son of Mr and Mrs Oscar Gruss at 8 30 Saturday morning in St Nicholas church Frenchtown Rev Joseph P Brobst will perform the ceremony Attendants are Miss Virginia Beek of Toledo and Harold Gross of Tiffin A reception and dance will follow at Zenders hall New Riegel Saturday evening.
Mr and Mrs Carl O Dible and daughter Marilyn visited in LaFayette Georgia with Mr and Mrs Dwight Hile. Hile works as an elevator engineer for Davis Newcomer Electric Elevator Co Fostoria. The party has been in the southern states since April and will travel to Baton Rouge this week. Marilyn Dible remained to begin the summer with them.
A special meeting of Carey Lodge No 420 F and A M is set for Sunday June 23 at 10 00 a m at the Masonic hall to observe St John s Day. Members are instructed to attend special services at Christ Lutheran church and bring aprons. E T Lab WM 23 24
Roger Allen Lortz, a 70 pound newborn, arrived Wednesday morning near Carey. Parents are Mr and Mrs Fordyce Lortz. the mother is Wilma Rife before marriage.
Mrs E L Rish thanks friends for cards and letters received during her stay at Marion General Hospital.
The article lists summer lesson times for the public schools instrumental program. It notes Wednesday evening band concerts near the municipal building at 8:15. Senior band rehearsals run Tuesday and Wednesday evenings at 7:30. Detailed daily schedules from Tuesday to Thursday include multiple student names and instrument groups.
Christ Lutheran Church begins Vacation Bible School with sessions daily from 9:00 to 11:30 a.m. through June 21 for children aged three to 12. The program features worship Bible study memory work and handwork led by a team of volunteers including Mrs. Donald Fetters Ruth Esther Baker Rosemary Rook Miss Jennie Powell Patty Ewing Rev. Paul R. Clouser and others.
A 6 room house on the corner of Vance and Dow streets sold by George Spears to Ernest Dunn. The Jesse Miller heirs sold a 3 room house and an acre on Glen avenue to George Spears. Vern Healey purchased a 6 room house on Agle street from Ida Kimmel.
Tuesday evening the board of education hired Miss Esther Day of Paulding as teacher of vocal music to succeed Miss Mary Finley who resigned. Day is Otterbein graduate from Wester ville and taught last year at North Industry near Canton and has been re employed for the coming year.
Mr and Mrs D A Dow of Crawford and Mr and Mrs Robert Dow and son Bobby of Bucyrus motored to Chicago on Monday. On Tuesday they met Miss Genevieve Dow and Miss Jane Dow of Los Angeles who are guests for ten days at the home of their parents Mr and Mrs D A Dow.
The Mary-Martha class of Christ Lutheran Sunday school will meet at the home of Mrs Jean Ruehie north of Carey on Monday June 17. Miss Louise Romig and Mrs. Robert Mott, with Mrs Glenn Williams, will assist as hostesses.
St. Joseph's congregation in Salem township has chosen Sunday evening July 14 as the date of their annual festival in Salem township with activities planned and public notice issued.
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